Mr. Ralph Rutledge Basile

Ralph R. Basile of Mount Prospect passed away on April 15, 2020 at the age of 74. Ralph was the beloved husband of Suci; cherished father of Jonathan (Stephanie) Basile and Christina (Michael) Brice; treasured grandfather “Papa” of Elijah and Ethan Basile and William and Alexander Brice; uncle to many. Ralph was preceded in death by his siblings, Bette and William and his parents, William and Ruth.

Ralph was born on August 1, 1945 in Evanston, Illinois. He graduated North Shore Country Day School in 1963. He went on to attend Tulane University and later met Suci during his graduate studies at University of Iowa. Ralph was proud of his service in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War and his career as a high school science teacher. Ralph and Suci enjoyed 52 wonderful years of marriage.

Ralph most enjoyed spending time with his family; his life will be celebrated with his family and friends once the restrictions for large gatherings are lifted at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family asks you to make donations in Ralph’s name to the Ronald McDonald House Charities (www.rmhc.org).